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Work begins on new Chantry Park play area in £3.5m Ipswich scheme
Construction started today on a brand-new children's play area in Chantry Park, the eighth upgrade in Ipswich's £3.5m play area strategy.
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Ports chief steps up to champion Suffolk's infrastructure needs
A senior figure from the region's ports sector will now lead Suffolk Chamber's efforts to improve the county's transport network and wider infrastructure.
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NHS launches £1.2m urgent dental care service across Suffolk
A new NHS service is providing urgent dental care within 24 hours for those in pain, with appointments available in Ipswich, Felixstowe, Hadleigh, and Stowmarket.
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Young promoters bring MADMADMAD to St Stephen's Church for festival launch
A group of aspiring 16-25-year-old music promoters have organised Brighten The Corners' Festival Launch Party, taking place this Friday at St Stephen's Church in Ipswich.
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Dragon boats set to make a splash on Ipswich Waterfront in less than three weeks
The popular annual Dragon Boat Race returns on 7 June with over 30 teams competing in a high-energy waterfront contest.
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From the Rooftops: Why Suffolk can lead the UK's commercial solar revolution
With over nine million square feet of commercial roof space, proximity to the UK's largest container port, and the growing influence of Freeport East in attracting inward investment, our region is uniquely positioned to take a leading role in driving a national rooftop solar revolution.
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FORKNIGHT returns to Ipswich with 30+ delicious offers
Now's your chance to discover Ipswich's incredible food scene – special offers await at pubs, cafés and restaurants across the town centre from 19-31 May, as the beloved FORKNIGHT returns after a six-year hiatus.
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Port worker becomes one of Ipswich's youngest mayors in history
Stefan Long, 36, who started as an apprentice engineer at Felixstowe Port aged 16, is now one of the youngest mayors in Ipswich since the role was created in 1836.
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DanceEast seeks young producers for youth festival
Six young people from across the East of England will have the chance to produce their own cultural event, thanks to a new opportunity from DanceEast.
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Behind the sound desk: How Brighten The Corners volunteers are running the show
Brighten The Corners is known for its gigs. But behind the scenes, young people aren’t just watching the show. They’re running it.
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Freeport East opens new head office and innovation hub in Harwich
Freeport East has unveiled its new head office and innovation hub at Scandinavia House in Harwich, created with help from young volunteers who gained trade skills through the renovation project.
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Bariatric surgery and popular weight loss jabs to be offered locally for the first time
A new NHS contract worth £2.6m will enable Suffolk and North East Essex patients to access complex obesity treatments closer to home, with treatment initially delivered from Colchester Hospital before expanding to Ipswich Hospital in a few months' time.